McIlroy rebounds from early struggles at Memorial Tournament, Fleetwood shines

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

McIlroy rebounds from early struggles at Memorial Tournament, Fleetwood shines

Summary

Rory McIlroy finished the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club with a one-under 71. Despite a double-bogey on the third hole, he recorded three birdies thereafter and managed to stay in contention. Tommy Fleetwood also made a strong impression, shooting a five-under 67 without a bogey. Fleetwood's performance included multiple birdies and placed him among the leaders after the morning wave. The tournament continues with second-round coverage scheduled for Friday.

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Key Details

•McIlroy recorded three birdies after an early double-bogey at Muirfield.
•Fleetwood opened with a flawless five-under 67, sharing the clubhouse lead.
•JJ Spaun, Wyndham Clark, and Ryan Gerard also posted strong scores in the morning.
•The second round begins on Friday at 12.45 PM local time.

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy was pleased with the way he overcame an early setback to remain in contention after the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio.
— Sky Sports

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